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Author touches upon new book exploring intersectionality

Theologian explores coexistence of Catholicism and feminism

By Leylany Rivera · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

The Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College hosted theologian and author Julie Rubio on Tuesday evening for a virtual conversation on her recent book, ”Can You Be a Catholic and a Feminist?” a work that probes longstanding tensions between two ideas often viewed as incompatible.

Students scramble to use meal swipes before the semester ends

By Jane Miller · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Without the option to reduce their dining plan, students often waste hundreds of dollars on unused meal swipes.

Thanksgiving storm creates travel odysseys for returning students

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Midwest weather created long travel days for students returning from Thanksgiving break.

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Mother Pauline Food Pantry stores toiletries and food items

Saint Mary's food pantry combats food insecurity for upcoming holiday season

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Saint Mary's Mother Pauline Food Pantry expands necessities for students and families for the upcoming Thanksgiving break, when students can grab food and other pantry items through food baskets.

Dowd backtracks, adds explicit ‘Catholic mission’ staff value to new list

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

The change comes after the new values led to national media attention.

Turning Point USA members and board with speaker

Fox News host, veteran speaks at first official TPUSA event at Saint Mary’s

By Berhan Hagezom · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

TPUSA invited retired staff sergeant Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor and Fox Nation host to speak Thursday.

Professor teaches physics to students, community in College of Science Christmas Lecture

By Matthew Morin · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Physics professor at Texas A&M and social media Influencer Tatiana Erukhimova spoke at the Century Center in South Bend.

ND community divided on redistricting efforts in Texas, California and Indiana

By Mara Hall · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Professors and club leaders reflect on the mid-decade redistricting.

ND ROTC largely unaffected by government shutdown

By Mara Hall · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

ROTC students’ stipends and training were largely unaffected by the lapse in appropriations, but several ROTC staff were furloughed and ROTC tuition payments to the University have been delayed.

Air travel industry recovers after record government shutdown ends

By Mayte D. Mendez · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

The recent shutdown caused widespread disruptions to air travel, affecting students returning to campus during fall break.

Senate fast-tracks impeachment process

By David Murphy · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Senate Order 2526-13 eliminated the ethics council from the removal process for senate-confirmed positions and allows student union organizations to define their own removal procedures.

Howard Hall retired as an undergraduate residence after a century of service

By Observer Staff Report · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Howard Hall will no longer house permanent residents at Notre Dame. Current residents will become part of the inaugural community of Grojean Hall.

Student artists pose with local artist Freddy Rodriguez with artwork

Saint Mary’s art department hosts mural project with local youth and artist

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Local artist Freddy Rodriguez collaborated with Saint Mary’s College’s art department for a gallery showcase on Thursday evening, featuring a mural project designed by local students.

STRAND research program finds continued success, plans to expand

By Maggie Sheehan · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Both students and faculty have found success using STRAND, a program that promotes research opportunities on campus.

Lyons residents uprooted by major dorm renovation

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Lyons Hall will undergo a major renovation during the 2026-2027 academic year, and the community will move to Zahm Hall for one year.

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Bishop Rhoades argues for religious liberty, humane care for immigrants at Law School

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Rhoades condemned the Trump administration’s deportation tactics and defended the mission of the Church.

Pope Leo XIV meets with Notre Dame leadership

By Henry Jagodzinski · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The pope expressed his gratitude for Notre Dame, spoke about humanitarian crises in the world and discussed the role of Catholic universities in serving the Church.

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All 17 students arrested at pro-Palestine protest take pre-trial diversion

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Students who were arrested in May, 2024 reflected on their decisions.

Notre Dame reaffirms test-optional admissions policy as top-10 universities reimplement requirement

By Avabella Mitrano · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

While many elite universities have removed their test-optional policies, Notre Dame has affirmed its test-optional policy for the class of 2030 and remains committed to maintaining a comprehensive admissions process. Students shared their support for the policy.

Students and faculty sit in various tables for summit on AI

Notre Dame hosts student-faculty summit on AI use

By Zander Daigle and Claire Lee · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Students and faculty gathered for a summit addressing AI in social and academic fields on Friday at the IDEA Center to enhance decision making across various departments.

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Theologian explores coexistence of Catholicism and feminism

Students scramble to use meal swipes before the semester ends

Thanksgiving storm creates travel odysseys for returning students

Saint Mary's food pantry combats food insecurity for upcoming holiday season

Dowd backtracks, adds explicit ‘Catholic mission’ staff value to new list

Fox News host, veteran speaks at first official TPUSA event at Saint Mary’s

Professor teaches physics to students, community in College of Science Christmas Lecture

ND community divided on redistricting efforts in Texas, California and Indiana

ND ROTC largely unaffected by government shutdown

Air travel industry recovers after record government shutdown ends

Senate fast-tracks impeachment process

Howard Hall retired as an undergraduate residence after a century of service

Saint Mary’s art department hosts mural project with local youth and artist

STRAND research program finds continued success, plans to expand

Lyons residents uprooted by major dorm renovation

Bishop Rhoades argues for religious liberty, humane care for immigrants at Law School

Pope Leo XIV meets with Notre Dame leadership

All 17 students arrested at pro-Palestine protest take pre-trial diversion

Notre Dame reaffirms test-optional admissions policy as top-10 universities reimplement requirement

Notre Dame hosts student-faculty summit on AI use

Howard Hall retired as an undergraduate residence after a century of service

ND omits support for Catholic mission from new list of staff values

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Notre Dame reaffirms test-optional admissions policy as top-10 universities reimplement requirement